LEMON MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

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From Calgary, Alberta, Cathy Chan assures, "This is the perfect dessert for a special intimate dinner. Just add candlelight and music."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers (about 8 wafers)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate wafers and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 6-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and flour; beat well. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, peel and vanilla just until mixed. Pour over crust. , Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Dipesh Bhai
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This cheesecake was a bit dense, but the flavor was good.


Carlos García
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Lipi Akter
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I loved the lemon flavor in this cheesecake. It was so refreshing and light.


jibril odawaa
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This cheesecake was delicious! The lemon mousse was the perfect balance of tart and sweet and the crust was flaky and buttery.


Demetress Bowleg
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Ibrahim Aliyu
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This cheesecake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was amazing. The lemon mousse was so creamy and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement.


Kevin Andrino
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good! The lemon mousse was light and fluffy and the crust was perfectly graham cracker-y.


Yomna Zizo
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Mgbeahuru Joseph Chiemela
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I love lemon desserts and this cheesecake was no exception. It was so light and fluffy and the lemon flavor was just right.


Joi Butts
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so good! The lemon mousse was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Rehana Kousar
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the bright lemon flavor.


Ifunanya Glory
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This lemon mousse cheesecake was a delightful treat! The crust was perfectly graham cracker-y and the filling was light and fluffy with a wonderful lemon flavor.